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Claire’s story

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It takes a village to raise a child – and to support a woman during pregnancy. Partners, friends and family can all play an important role in helping someone to achieve an alcohol-free pregnancy.

In this video, Claire talks about how helpful it was to have the support of the people around her, and shares the activities she enjoyed during her pregnancy.

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